1
as in to possess
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
my uncle has a sizable collection of black powder rifles
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2
as in to accept
to agree to receive whether willingly or reluctantly
we decided that I would have the job of calling the volunteers on the phone she refused to have him as a husband
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as in to produce
to bring forth from the womb
her grandmother had 11 children
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as in to deceive
to cause to believe what is untrue
he'd been had —the painting was a fake, and he never saw the "art dealer" or his money again
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as in to allow
to give permission for or to approve of
I will not have any more nonsense about a party in celebration of my retirement
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as in to bribe
to influence someone with a bribe
an upstanding judge who could not be had at any price
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as in to hold
to keep in one's mind or heart
I have never had an unkind thought for him do you have an opinion?
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as in money
a wealthy person
a society that discriminates between the haves and the have-nots
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Recent Examples of have
Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
The next wave of tech devices may not have a screen.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
As the use of ambient AI scribes becomes routine, some clinicians worry that the technology will widen the divide between health care haves and have-nots.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Miami lost 3-0 at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale (with Messi in the game) and then got routed 4-1 on the road (without Messi, who had a minor hamstring injury).
—Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2026
The next wave of tech devices may not have a screen.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Shop more of my travel must haves, below.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
As the use of ambient AI scribes becomes routine, some clinicians worry that the technology will widen the divide between health care haves and have-nots.
—Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for have
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Each possess sharp strategic instincts and a deep commitment to long-term career building, strengthening our ability to scale thoughtfully while driving lasting cultural impact.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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In the sixth week of gestation, human embryos possess a tail with multiple vertebrae.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The team accepted the invitation without hesitation.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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Reimbursement rates have not kept up with costs, deterring dentists from accepting Medicaid, said Marko Vujicic, chief economist and vice president at the ADA Health Policy Institute.—
Phil Galewitz,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Carrick ignored it, deciding not to change a formula up front that has ended up producing five wins and a draw from his first six matches back in the dugout.—
Ian Irving,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Even if some kilns had continued producing ceramics, the Yuan Dynasty fell in 1368 and the first Ming emperor banned commercial trade around 1371, so even conservative estimates for dating the shipwreck still fall between the late 1320s and 1371, according to the study.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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After the remaining contestants voted out Johnny Weir, Tara Lipinski and Eric Nam, Higgins was blindsided to discover her close ally, Rob Rausch, was deceiving her all along.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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In addition, the complaint alleges that Walmart deceived customers by falsely claiming that 100% of customer tips would go to drivers.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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But his latest encounter with artificial intelligence left him experiencing a profound level of awe—and a deep existential realization about his own storied career.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Still, child-care slots remain in short supply across wide swaths of New Mexico, even as the state extends assistance beyond working parents to grandparent guardians, foster parents and people experiencing homelessness.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Over the match’s final 48 minutes, the Coastal defense allowed only two shots on goal.—
Clark Fahrenthold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The recall process allows any registered voter to initiate a recall for any reason, or none at all.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kissing Is The Easy Part, meanwhile, follows a romance that blossom after a perfect student is bribed to tutor a rebellious wild child.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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The indictment alleges the Sansons sought to bribe an Antioch City Council member to place the project on a City Council agenda and secure a favorable vote on a 533-home subdivision.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Rinehart’s vision for AI tools is commonly held among some of her peer set, but seems to focus on the thorniest and, for the moment, least useful AI applications.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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Senate Democrats’ campaign arm had not included Texas in their path to the majority, instead looking to hold their current seats and flip others in Alaska, Maine, North Carolina, and Ohio.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Have.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/have. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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